Daniel Westerman
Daniel Westerman is the chief executive of the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), where he plays a crucial role in overseeing the country’s energy supply and infrastructure. He has recently warned that urgent investment in gas supplies is critical to avoid future shortages, stressing the need for developing new gas fields and expanding pipeline capacity.
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Recent news mentions
AEMO chief executive Daniel Westerman said the record half-hour period of peak generation had risen from 54.5 per cent in 2021 to 78.6 per cent this year.
Renewable energy now supplying most of Australia’s power amid transition from coal
Australia· 2026-01-21
AEMO chief executive Daniel Westerman said building nuclear plants would take too long.
The dirty little secret of Australia’s energy transitionAustralia· 2025-12-01AEMO chief executive Daniel Westerman said new investments in technologies including condensers and large batteries were urgently needed to address risks identified in Queensland from next year and NSW from 2027.
Risk heightened from 2027 due to Eraring closure and rooftop solarAustralia· 2025-11-30
AEMO chief executive Daniel Westerman warns about the collapse of gas output in southern states.
Why Australia may need to burn foreign gasAustralia· 2025-03-22
Daniel Westerman, AEMO chief, reiterated warnings that urgent investment to bolster gas supplies remained critical.
Homes and businesses facing winter gas shortages by 2028Australia· 2025-03-19
